A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5252730 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19950754 epoch_slot_no: 337954 block_no: 5252553 slot_leader_id: 4607687 size: 2271 time: 2021-01-24 19:37:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc46df51635a15e771099bffc5d54fd58184bfa4013eb763faedcf883f38f6fbaBlock Operator
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